The Marquis of Grillo (1981)

The Marquis of Grillo (1981) poster

In 18th-century Rome, impish aristocrat Onofrio del Grillo amuses himself by playing pranks on all sorts of people — his reactionary family and fellow nobles, the poors, the French occupiers trying to modernize society, and even the Pope himself.

Director: Mario Monicelli
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 139 min
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Screenplay

Music: Nicola Piovani
Cinematography: Sergio D'Offizi
Editing: Ruggero Mastroianni
Production: Gaumont, Opera Film Produzione
Country: France, Italy
Language: Italiano
Box Office: $7M
Original Language: it
More Films by Director: Mario Monicelli
More Films in Genre: Comedy

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Marquis of Grillo about?
In 18th-century Rome, impish aristocrat Onofrio del Grillo amuses himself by playing pranks on all sorts of people — his reactionary family and fellow nobles, the poors, the French occupiers trying to modernize society, and even the Pope himself.
Who directed The Marquis of Grillo?
The Marquis of Grillo was directed by Mario Monicelli.
Who stars in The Marquis of Grillo?
The Marquis of Grillo stars Alberto Sordi, Paolo Stoppa, Caroline Berg, Riccardo Billi, Flavio Bucci, Camillo Milli.
How long is The Marquis of Grillo?
The Marquis of Grillo has a runtime of 2h 19m (139 minutes).
What genre is The Marquis of Grillo?
The Marquis of Grillo is a Comedy film.
How much did The Marquis of Grillo gross?
The Marquis of Grillo grossed $7M worldwide.
Where was The Marquis of Grillo produced?
The Marquis of Grillo was produced in France, Italy.